Emerson Urgent Care opens Hudson branch

“We are very excited to now offer the excellent care that Emerson is known for directly to people who live and work in the greater Hudson/Berlin community,” said Christine Schuster, president and CEO of Emerson Hospital. “The opening of our first urgent care center is an important part of Emerson’s strategy to serve the health care needs of our community in a way that is convenient and easy for patients and families.”

Emerson Urgent Care at Hudson is staffed by board-certified physicians, certified radiology technicians and other medical professionals who are on staff at Emerson Hospital. The team is specially trained in acute care medicine for all age groups. Patients typically come to the center for treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, including sore throats, cuts, stitches, ear and eye infections, neck and back pain, simple fractures, flu symptoms, minor burns, animal bites, rashes and allergic reactions.

The center provides access to Emerson’s clinical care and laboratory, on-site X-ray and EKG services and is open seven days a week with free parking. No appointment is necessary and patients can generally expect short wait times, with the ability to reserve a time for care via http://emersonurgentcare.org or by calling 978-287- 8990. Most health insurances are accepted.

“As the local population continues to grow, the need for a high quality, convenient urgent care is critical to keeping our community healthy,” said Scott Duplisea, chair of the board of selectmen in Hudson. “Emerson Hospital is the gold standard for care in the community and we are extremely pleased that it has opened Emerson Urgent Care at Hudson. Now, the advanced care that the hospital is renowned for is even more accessible to everyone who lives and works in the area.”

Emerson selected noted architects and the hospital’s long-time design partner, Levi Wong of Concord, for the project. The hospital worked with JM Coull Inc. of Maynard to build the urgent care center. Emerson plans to open urgent care centers in Littleton and Maynard later this year.